Yushu Earthquake Memorial
玉树抗震救灾纪念馆
A memorial museum preserving the site of the 2010 Yushu earthquake and recording post-disaster reconstruction. It tells the story of how the new town of Jyekundo rose from the ruins.
On 14 April 2010, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Yushu, causing severe damage in Jyekundo town. The memorial museum was built on the earthquake site and preserves some collapsed buildings. Its exhibits of photographs and objects cover rescue, resettlement and post-disaster reconstruction, showing how today's new town of Jyekundo came about. Entry is usually free. The museum is closed on Mondays (check the official schedule). A visit takes about 1 hour. It is a good stop for your first day in Yushu, to help you adjust to the altitude.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun (check official schedule)
Nearby sights
- King Gesar Square
- Yushu Prefecture Museum
- Jyekundo Monastery
- Thrangu Monastery
- Yushu Horse Racing Festival
- Gyanak Mani Stone Mound
- Princess Wencheng Temple
- Batang Grassland